Physical Therapy Assistant- $5000 Sign On Bonus

ACCESS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDICS PLLC•Exeter, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides a full range of physical therapy services, including therapeutic interventions, under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director and Physical Therapist. The role works in a team environment and follows the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. The PTA contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement. The position includes delivering treatment according to the supervising therapist’s plan, documenting patient care and progress, administering manual therapy and modalities, and guiding patients through therapeutic exercise and functional activities. The PTA also communicates patient progress and concerns to supervising staff, assists with rehabilitation aide supervision and staff training, and supports service excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

New Hampshire PTA license.
BCLS.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, methods, practices, techniques, equipment, and procedures.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work.
Knowledge of computers.
Knowledge of equipment and ability to adjust it to suit patient needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment according to the supervising therapist’s treatment plan.
Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans effectively to the supervising staff member.
Record daily treatment notes, update goals, and complete portions of monthly progress notes and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
Complete required work capacity documentation before physician visits for workers’ compensation patients.
Record treatment changes accurately and promptly.
Administer manual therapy and apply modalities and physical agents.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients during therapeutic exercise and functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments, collect and evaluate information about their responses and progress, and update the supervising therapist as needed or requested.
Assist with supervising rehabilitation aides.
Assist in training new aide and PTA staff.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff and communicate well while guiding patients to take responsibility for their treatment and development.
Prioritize work and use computers as needed.
Promote internal and external customer satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Work as scheduled and comply with the Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.